Frieda Dweck has lived in Newton since 2001.  She has two children who graduated from the Newton Public School system. Frieda has been involved on the local level in both the Newton Public School system and in community political organizations.  Her NPS involvement includes: PTO co-president, Mason-Rice Elementary School (2009-2011); PTO Council co-president (2012-2014), and PTO Council Board member (2014-2021).

Her involvement in community political organizations includes co-chair of the Yes for a New Charter Campaign (2017) and Board Member of the League of Women Voters of Newton (2017-present).

Frieda earned a B.A. and a J.D. from New York University.